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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 13.86 and 8.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 13.86 and 8.97 is: 13.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 13.86 = 8.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/13.86 = 8.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 13.86 × 8.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.32/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.39

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