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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 16.88 and 9.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 16.88 and 9.89 is: 14.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 16.88 = 9.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/16.88 = 9.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 16.88 × 9.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.94/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.75

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