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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.42, 17.12 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.42, 17.12 and 9.02 is: 13.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.42 : 17.12 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.42/17.12 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.42x = 17.12 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.42x = 154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154.42/11.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.52

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