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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.45, 17.08 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.45, 17.08 and 9.95 is: 14.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.45 : 17.08 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.45/17.08 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.45x = 17.08 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.45x = 169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.95/11.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.84

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