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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.90, 13.67 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.90, 13.67 and 6.63 is: 9.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.90 : 13.67 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.90/13.67 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.90x = 13.67 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.90x = 90.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.53/9.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.14

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