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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.50, 17.28 and 9.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.50, 17.28 and 9.91 is: 14.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.50 : 17.28 = 9.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.50/17.28 = 9.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.50x = 17.28 × 9.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.50x = 171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.20/11.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.88

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