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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.36, 17.04 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.36, 17.04 and 9.56 is: 14.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.36 : 17.04 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.36/17.04 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.36x = 17.04 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.36x = 162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.90/11.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.34

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