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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.16, 13.74 and 2.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.16, 13.74 and 2.40 is: 3.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 13.74 = 2.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/13.74 = 2.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 13.74 × 2.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 32.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32.98/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.60

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