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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.14, 13.67 and 5.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.14, 13.67 and 5.53 is: 8.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.14 : 13.67 = 5.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.14/13.67 = 5.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.14x = 13.67 × 5.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.14x = 75.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.55/9.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.27

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