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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.09, 13.85 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.09, 13.85 and 9.49 is: 13.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.09 : 13.85 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.09/13.85 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.09x = 13.85 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.09x = 131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.44/10.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.03

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