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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.13, 15.13 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.13, 15.13 and 9.37 is: 13.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.13 : 15.13 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.13/15.13 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.13x = 15.13 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.13x = 141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.77/10.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.99

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