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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.16, 13.68 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.16, 13.68 and 9.08 is: 13.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 13.68 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/13.68 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 13.68 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.21/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.56

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