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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.35, 16.93 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.35, 16.93 and 9.43 is: 14.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.35 : 16.93 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.35/16.93 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.35x = 16.93 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.35x = 159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.65/11.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.07

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