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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.09, 13.64 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.09, 13.64 and 4.02 is: 6.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.09 : 13.64 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.09/13.64 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.09x = 13.64 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.09x = 54.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.76/9.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.02

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