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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.09, 13.71 and 8.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.09, 13.71 and 8.76 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.09 : 13.71 = 8.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.09/13.71 = 8.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.09x = 13.71 × 8.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.09x = 120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.10/9.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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