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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.94, 12.36 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.94, 12.36 and 8.37 is: 11.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.94 : 12.36 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.94/12.36 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.94x = 12.36 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.94x = 103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.47/8.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.57

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