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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 17.44 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 17.44 and 9.26 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 17.44 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/17.44 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 17.44 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.49/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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