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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.90, 13.73 and 9.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.90, 13.73 and 9.00 is: 12.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.90 : 13.73 = 9.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.90/13.73 = 9.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.90x = 13.73 × 9.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.90x = 123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.46/9.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.48

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