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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.93, 13.40 and 8.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.93, 13.40 and 8.42 is: 12.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.93 : 13.40 = 8.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.93/13.40 = 8.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.93x = 13.40 × 8.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.93x = 112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.72/8.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.63

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