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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.33, 13.97 and 7.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.33, 13.97 and 7.31 is: 10.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.33 : 13.97 = 7.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.33/13.97 = 7.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.33x = 13.97 × 7.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.33x = 102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.17/9.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.96

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