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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.18, 13.70 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.18, 13.70 and 7.63 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.18 : 13.70 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.18/13.70 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.18x = 13.70 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.18x = 104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.52/9.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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