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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 13.57 and 6.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 13.57 and 6.05 is: 9.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 13.57 = 6.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/13.57 = 6.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 13.57 × 6.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 82.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.12/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.06

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