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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.31, 13.91 and 6.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.31, 13.91 and 6.08 is: 9.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.31 : 13.91 = 6.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.31/13.91 = 6.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.31x = 13.91 × 6.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.31x = 84.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.54/9.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.08

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