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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 13.84 and 9.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 13.84 and 9.51 is: 13.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 13.84 = 9.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/13.84 = 9.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 13.84 × 9.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.62/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.15

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