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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.02, 13.53 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.02, 13.53 and 7.28 is: 10.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.02 : 13.53 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.02/13.53 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.02x = 13.53 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.02x = 98.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.50/9.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.92

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