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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.91, 17.94 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.91, 17.94 and 9.27 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.91 : 17.94 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.91/17.94 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.91x = 17.94 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.91x = 166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.30/11.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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