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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 12.42 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 12.42 and 7.16 is: 9.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 12.42 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/12.42 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 12.42 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 88.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.87/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.86

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