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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 13.73 and 7.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 13.73 and 7.23 is: 9.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 13.73 = 7.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/13.73 = 7.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 13.73 × 7.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 99.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.27/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.96

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