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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.05, 12.42 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.05, 12.42 and 8.37 is: 11.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.05 : 12.42 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.05/12.42 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.05x = 12.42 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.05x = 103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.96/9.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.49

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