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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.76, 16.26 and 9.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.76, 16.26 and 9.42 is: 13.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.76 : 16.26 = 9.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.76/16.26 = 9.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.76x = 16.26 × 9.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.76x = 153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.17/11.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.02

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