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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 13.75 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 13.75 and 9.11 is: 13.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 13.75 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/13.75 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 13.75 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 125.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.27/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.58

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