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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.03, 12.40 and 8.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.03, 12.40 and 8.13 is: 11.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.03 : 12.40 = 8.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.03/12.40 = 8.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.03x = 12.40 × 8.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.03x = 100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.77/9.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.17

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