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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 13.60 and 9.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 13.60 and 9.91 is: 13.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 13.60 = 9.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/13.60 = 9.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 13.60 × 9.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.78/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.57

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