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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.09, 12.36 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.09, 12.36 and 9.07 is: 12.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.09 : 12.36 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.09/12.36 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.09x = 12.36 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.09x = 112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.11/9.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.33

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