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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.17, 13.74 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.17, 13.74 and 8.79 is: 13.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.17 : 13.74 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.17/13.74 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.17x = 13.74 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.17x = 120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.77/9.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.17

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