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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.02, 12.37 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.02, 12.37 and 8.93 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.02 : 12.37 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.02/12.37 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.02x = 12.37 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.02x = 110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.47/9.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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