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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.64, 17.48 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.64, 17.48 and 9.38 is: 14.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.64 : 17.48 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.64/17.48 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.64x = 17.48 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.64x = 163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163.83/11.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.07

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