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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 16.18 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.72, 16.18 and 9.92 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.72 : 16.18 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.72/16.18 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.72x = 16.18 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.72x = 160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160.51/11.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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