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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.73, 13.42 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.73, 13.42 and 5.41 is: 7.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.73 : 13.42 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.73/13.42 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.73x = 13.42 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.73x = 72.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.67/9.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.47

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