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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.19, 13.72 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.19, 13.72 and 9.02 is: 13.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.19 : 13.72 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.19/13.72 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.19x = 13.72 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.19x = 123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.71/9.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.46

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