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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.03, 12.36 and 8.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.03, 12.36 and 8.91 is: 12.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.03 : 12.36 = 8.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.03/12.36 = 8.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.03x = 12.36 × 8.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.03x = 110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.13/9.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.20

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