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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.47, 17.29 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.47, 17.29 and 9.49 is: 14.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.47 : 17.29 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.47/17.29 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.47x = 17.29 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.47x = 164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.08/11.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.31

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