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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.91, 13.70 and 9.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.91, 13.70 and 9.33 is: 12.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.91 : 13.70 = 9.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.91/13.70 = 9.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.91x = 13.70 × 9.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.91x = 127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.82/9.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.90

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