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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.02, 13.41 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.02, 13.41 and 8.93 is: 13.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.02 : 13.41 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.02/13.41 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.02x = 13.41 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.02x = 119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.66/9.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.27

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