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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 13.81 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 13.81 and 7.19 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 13.81 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/13.81 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 13.81 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 99.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.31/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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