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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 16.99 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 16.99 and 9.95 is: 14.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 16.99 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/16.99 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 16.99 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.05/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.83

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