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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.13, 13.63 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.13, 13.63 and 7.44 is: 11.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 13.63 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/13.63 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 13.63 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.41/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.11

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