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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.72, 16.20 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.72, 16.20 and 9.70 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.72 : 16.20 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.72/16.20 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.72x = 16.20 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.72x = 157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.10/11.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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