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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.28, 16.94 and 6.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.28, 16.94 and 6.47 is: 9.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.28 : 16.94 = 6.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.28/16.94 = 6.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.28x = 16.94 × 6.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.28x = 109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.60/11.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.72

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