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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.28, 16.85 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.28, 16.85 and 8.73 is: 13.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.28 : 16.85 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.28/16.85 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.28x = 16.85 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.28x = 147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.06/11.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.04

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