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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.74, 16.19 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.74, 16.19 and 9.28 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.74 : 16.19 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.74/16.19 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.74x = 16.19 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.74x = 150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.24/11.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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