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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.74, 16.20 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.74, 16.20 and 9.44 is: 13.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.74 : 16.20 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.74/16.20 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.74x = 16.20 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.74x = 152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.93/11.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.03

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