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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 13.59 and 4.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 13.59 and 4.78 is: 7.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 13.59 = 4.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/13.59 = 4.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 13.59 × 4.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 64.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.96/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.16

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