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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.31, 13.93 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.31, 13.93 and 7.06 is: 10.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.31 : 13.93 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.31/13.93 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.31x = 13.93 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.31x = 98.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.35/9.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.56

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