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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.40, 17.06 and 9.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.40, 17.06 and 9.60 is: 14.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.40 : 17.06 = 9.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.40/17.06 = 9.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.40x = 17.06 × 9.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.40x = 163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.78/11.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.37

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