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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 13.91 and 7.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 13.91 and 7.51 is: 11.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 13.91 = 7.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/13.91 = 7.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 13.91 × 7.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.46/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.24

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