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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 13.46 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 13.46 and 7.29 is: 10.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 13.46 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/13.46 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 13.46 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 98.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.02/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.88

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