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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.09, 13.95 and 9.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.09, 13.95 and 9.04 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.09 : 13.95 = 9.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.09/13.95 = 9.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.09x = 13.95 × 9.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.09x = 126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.11/10.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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