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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.35, 16.99 and 9.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.35, 16.99 and 9.94 is: 14.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.35 : 16.99 = 9.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.35/16.99 = 9.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.35x = 16.99 × 9.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.35x = 168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.88/11.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.88

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