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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.91, 13.37 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.91, 13.37 and 7.13 is: 10.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.91 : 13.37 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.91/13.37 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.91x = 13.37 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.91x = 95.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.23/8.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.69

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