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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.35, 13.99 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.35, 13.99 and 7.08 is: 10.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.35 : 13.99 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.35/13.99 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.35x = 13.99 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.35x = 99.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.05/9.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.59

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