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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 13.70 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 13.70 and 9.08 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 13.70 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/13.70 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 13.70 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.40/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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