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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 13.60 and 3.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 13.60 and 3.73 is: 5.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 13.60 = 3.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/13.60 = 3.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 13.60 × 3.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 50.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.66/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.59

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