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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 13.61 and 5.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 13.61 and 5.07 is: 7.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 13.61 = 5.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/13.61 = 5.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 13.61 × 5.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 68.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.98/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.60

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