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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.20, 13.60 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.20, 13.60 and 9.18 is: 13.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.20 : 13.60 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.20/13.60 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.20x = 13.60 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.20x = 124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.85/9.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.57

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