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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.75, 16.17 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.75, 16.17 and 9.02 is: 12.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.75 : 16.17 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.75/16.17 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.75x = 16.17 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.75x = 145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.85/11.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.41

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