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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.19, 13.79 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.19, 13.79 and 4.67 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.19 : 13.79 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.19/13.79 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.19x = 13.79 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.19x = 64.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.40/9.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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