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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.67, 16.09 and 9.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.67, 16.09 and 9.94 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.67 : 16.09 = 9.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.67/16.09 = 9.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.67x = 16.09 × 9.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.67x = 159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.93/11.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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