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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.48, 17.14 and 9.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.48, 17.14 and 9.98 is: 14.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.48 : 17.14 = 9.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.48/17.14 = 9.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.48x = 17.14 × 9.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.48x = 171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.06/11.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.90

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