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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.10, 13.90 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.10, 13.90 and 9.66 is: 13.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.10 : 13.90 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.10/13.90 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.10x = 13.90 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.10x = 134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.27/10.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.30

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