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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.46, 17.13 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.46, 17.13 and 9.19 is: 13.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.46 : 17.13 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.46/17.13 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.46x = 17.13 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.46x = 157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.42/11.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.74

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