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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 13.67 and 3.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 13.67 and 3.70 is: 5.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 13.67 = 3.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/13.67 = 3.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 13.67 × 3.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 50.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.65/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.55

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