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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.83, 13.57 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.83, 13.57 and 7.11 is: 9.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.83 : 13.57 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.83/13.57 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.83x = 13.57 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.83x = 96.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.48/9.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.82

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