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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 13.63 and 4.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 13.63 and 4.58 is: 6.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 13.63 = 4.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/13.63 = 4.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 13.63 × 4.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 62.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.37/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.87

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