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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 16.96 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 16.96 and 8.78 is: 13.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 16.96 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/16.96 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 16.96 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.97/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.14

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