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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.09, 13.62 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.09, 13.62 and 6.84 is: 10.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.09 : 13.62 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.09/13.62 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.09x = 13.62 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.09x = 93.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.16/9.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.25

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