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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.92, 16.45 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.92, 16.45 and 9.49 is: 13.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.92 : 16.45 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.92/16.45 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.92x = 16.45 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.92x = 156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156.11/11.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.10

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