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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 13.80 and 9.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 13.80 and 9.24 is: 13.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 13.80 = 9.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/13.80 = 9.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 13.80 × 9.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.51/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.73

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