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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.24, 13.85 and 2.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.24, 13.85 and 2.47 is: 3.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.24 : 13.85 = 2.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.24/13.85 = 2.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.24x = 13.85 × 2.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.24x = 34.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.24/9.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.71

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