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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.35, 10.14 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.35, 10.14 and 7.13 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.35 : 10.14 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.35/10.14 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.35x = 10.14 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.35x = 72.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.30/7.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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