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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.18, 13.78 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.18, 13.78 and 4.67 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.18 : 13.78 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.18/13.78 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.18x = 13.78 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.18x = 64.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.38/9.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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