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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 13.50 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 13.50 and 5.62 is: 8.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 13.50 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/13.50 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 13.50 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 75.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.87/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.42

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