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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.50, 13.07 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.50, 13.07 and 7.19 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.50 : 13.07 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.50/13.07 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.50x = 13.07 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.50x = 93.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.97/9.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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