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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.24, 13.87 and 5.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.24, 13.87 and 5.44 is: 8.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.24 : 13.87 = 5.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.24/13.87 = 5.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.24x = 13.87 × 5.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.24x = 75.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.45/9.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.17

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