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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 13.99 and 9.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 13.99 and 9.13 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 13.99 = 9.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/13.99 = 9.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 13.99 × 9.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.67/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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