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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.18, 13.77 and 7.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.18, 13.77 and 7.67 is: 11.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.18 : 13.77 = 7.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.18/13.77 = 7.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.18x = 13.77 × 7.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.18x = 105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.65/9.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.51

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