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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.28, 13.93 and 4.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.28, 13.93 and 4.77 is: 7.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.28 : 13.93 = 4.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.28/13.93 = 4.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.28x = 13.93 × 4.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.28x = 66.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.42/9.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.16

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