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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.37, 17.03 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.37, 17.03 and 9.69 is: 14.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.37 : 17.03 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.37/17.03 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.37x = 17.03 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.37x = 164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.97/11.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.51

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