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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.17, 13.74 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.17, 13.74 and 7.57 is: 11.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.17 : 13.74 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.17/13.74 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.17x = 13.74 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.17x = 104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.01/9.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.34

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