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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 13.63 and 8.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 13.63 and 8.67 is: 13.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 13.63 = 8.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/13.63 = 8.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 13.63 × 8.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.17/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.03

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