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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.73, 16.14 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.73, 16.14 and 9.30 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.73 : 16.14 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.73/16.14 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.73x = 16.14 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.73x = 150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.10/11.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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