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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.11, 13.64 and 6.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.11, 13.64 and 6.42 is: 9.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.11 : 13.64 = 6.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.11/13.64 = 6.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.11x = 13.64 × 6.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.11x = 87.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.54/9.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.61

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