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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 17.42 and 9.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 17.42 and 9.62 is: 14.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 17.42 = 9.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/17.42 = 9.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 17.42 × 9.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.58/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.40

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