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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.21, 13.71 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.21, 13.71 and 9.03 is: 13.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.21 : 13.71 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.21/13.71 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.21x = 13.71 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.21x = 123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.80/9.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.44

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