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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 16.98 and 9.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 16.98 and 9.57 is: 14.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 16.98 = 9.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/16.98 = 9.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 16.98 × 9.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.50/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.29

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