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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 13.51 and 7.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 13.51 and 7.79 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 13.51 = 7.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/13.51 = 7.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 13.51 × 7.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.24/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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