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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 13.73 and 7.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 13.73 and 7.77 is: 10.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 13.73 = 7.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/13.73 = 7.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 13.73 × 7.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.64/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.74

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