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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 17.15 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 17.15 and 9.92 is: 14.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 17.15 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/17.15 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 17.15 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.12/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.91

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