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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.74, 13.44 and 6.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.74, 13.44 and 6.50 is: 8.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.74 : 13.44 = 6.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.74/13.44 = 6.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.74x = 13.44 × 6.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.74x = 87.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.36/9.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.97

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