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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.95, 13.74 and 7.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.95, 13.74 and 7.23 is: 9.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.95 : 13.74 = 7.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.95/13.74 = 7.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.95x = 13.74 × 7.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.95x = 99.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.25/9.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.97

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