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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.89, 16.38 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.89, 16.38 and 9.73 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.89 : 16.38 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.89/16.38 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.89x = 16.38 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.89x = 159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.38/11.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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