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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9, 13.41 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9, 13.41 and 8.54 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9 : 13.41 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9/13.41 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9x = 13.41 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9x = 114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.52/9
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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