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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.17, 13.65 and 8.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.17, 13.65 and 8.98 is: 13.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.17 : 13.65 = 8.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.17/13.65 = 8.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.17x = 13.65 × 8.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.17x = 122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.51/9.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.37

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