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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.39, 17.05 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.39, 17.05 and 9.11 is: 13.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.39 : 17.05 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.39/17.05 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.39x = 17.05 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.39x = 155.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.33/11.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.64

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