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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.29, 16.96 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.29, 16.96 and 8.73 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.29 : 16.96 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.29/16.96 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.29x = 16.96 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.29x = 148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.06/11.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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