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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.79, 13.49 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.79, 13.49 and 7.06 is: 9.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.79 : 13.49 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.79/13.49 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.79x = 13.49 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.79x = 95.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.17/9.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.73

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