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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 17.06 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 17.06 and 9.50 is: 14.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 17.06 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/17.06 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 17.06 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.94/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.22

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