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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 16.14 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.72, 16.14 and 9.43 is: 12.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.72 : 16.14 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.72/16.14 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.72x = 16.14 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.72x = 152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.20/11.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.99

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