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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 13.95 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 13.95 and 7.06 is: 10.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 13.95 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/13.95 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 13.95 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 98.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.50/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.60

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