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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.73, 13.07 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.73, 13.07 and 7.46 is: 11.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.73 : 13.07 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.73/13.07 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.73x = 13.07 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.73x = 97.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.50/8.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.17

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