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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 16.96 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 16.96 and 9.96 is: 14.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 16.96 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/16.96 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 16.96 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.92/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.86

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