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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.03, 13.78 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.03, 13.78 and 9.13 is: 12.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.03 : 13.78 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.03/13.78 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.03x = 13.78 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.03x = 125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.81/10.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.54

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