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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.47, 13.07 and 5.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.47, 13.07 and 5.16 is: 7.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.47 : 13.07 = 5.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.47/13.07 = 5.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.47x = 13.07 × 5.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.47x = 67.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.38/9.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.12

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