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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.19, 13.81 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.19, 13.81 and 7.50 is: 11.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.19 : 13.81 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.19/13.81 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.19x = 13.81 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.19x = 103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.58/9.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.27

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