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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.31, 16.94 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.31, 16.94 and 9.72 is: 14.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.31 : 16.94 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.31/16.94 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.31x = 16.94 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.31x = 164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.57/11.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.56

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