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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 16.97 and 6.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 16.97 and 6.27 is: 9.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 16.97 = 6.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/16.97 = 6.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 16.97 × 6.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.37/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.38

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