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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.34, 11.52 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.34, 11.52 and 7.13 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.34 : 11.52 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.34/11.52 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.34x = 11.52 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.34x = 82.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.11/8.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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