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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.31, 16.93 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.31, 16.93 and 8.73 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.31 : 16.93 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.31/16.93 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.31x = 16.93 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.31x = 147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.88/11.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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