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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 16.21 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 16.21 and 9.29 is: 12.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 16.21 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/16.21 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 16.21 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.46/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.81

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