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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 13.06 and 7.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 13.06 and 7.04 is: 9.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 13.06 = 7.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/13.06 = 7.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 13.06 × 7.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 91.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.94/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.70

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