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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.91, 13.61 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.91, 13.61 and 8.29 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.91 : 13.61 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.91/13.61 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.91x = 13.61 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.91x = 112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.83/9.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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