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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 13.74 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 13.74 and 9.47 is: 13.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 13.74 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/13.74 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 13.74 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.12/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.00

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