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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.90, 16.40 and 9.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.90, 16.40 and 9.17 is: 12.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.90 : 16.40 = 9.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.90/16.40 = 9.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.90x = 16.40 × 9.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.90x = 150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.39/11.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.64

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