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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.13, 13.70 and 8.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.13, 13.70 and 8.89 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 13.70 = 8.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/13.70 = 8.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 13.70 × 8.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.75/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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