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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.07, 12.53 and 7.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.07, 12.53 and 7.02 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.07 : 12.53 = 7.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.07/12.53 = 7.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.07x = 12.53 × 7.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.07x = 88.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.01/9.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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