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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.34, 17.01 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.34, 17.01 and 9.57 is: 14.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.34 : 17.01 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.34/17.01 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.34x = 17.01 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.34x = 162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.79/11.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.36

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