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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.24, 13.83 and 6.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.24, 13.83 and 6.93 is: 10.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.24 : 13.83 = 6.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.24/13.83 = 6.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.24x = 13.83 × 6.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.24x = 95.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.84/9.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.37

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