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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 13.60 and 2.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 13.60 and 2.65 is: 3.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 13.60 = 2.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/13.60 = 2.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 13.60 × 2.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 35.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.98/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.97

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