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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9, 13.50 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9, 13.50 and 6.14 is: 9.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9 : 13.50 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9/13.50 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9x = 13.50 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9x = 82.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.89/9
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.21

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