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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.53, 17.21 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.53, 17.21 and 9.93 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.53 : 17.21 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.53/17.21 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.53x = 17.21 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.53x = 170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.90/11.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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