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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.33, 16.90 and 9.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.33, 16.90 and 9.91 is: 14.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.33 : 16.90 = 9.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.33/16.90 = 9.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.33x = 16.90 × 9.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.33x = 167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.48/11.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.78

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