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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.27, 13.90 and 6.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.27, 13.90 and 6.60 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.27 : 13.90 = 6.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.27/13.90 = 6.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.27x = 13.90 × 6.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.27x = 91.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.74/9.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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