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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 13.71 and 6.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 13.71 and 6.70 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 13.71 = 6.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/13.71 = 6.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 13.71 × 6.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 91.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.86/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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