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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.91, 13.66 and 6.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.91, 13.66 and 6.26 is: 8.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.91 : 13.66 = 6.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.91/13.66 = 6.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.91x = 13.66 × 6.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.91x = 85.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.50/9.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.63

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