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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.27, 13.77 and 8.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.27, 13.77 and 8.91 is: 13.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.27 : 13.77 = 8.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.27/13.77 = 8.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.27x = 13.77 × 8.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.27x = 122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.69/9.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.24

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