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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 13.78 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 13.78 and 9.71 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 13.78 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/13.78 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 13.78 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.80/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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