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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.77, 13.50 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.77, 13.50 and 7.34 is: 10.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.77 : 13.50 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.77/13.50 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.77x = 13.50 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.77x = 99.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.02/9.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.14

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