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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.16, 12.70 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.16, 12.70 and 8.93 is: 12.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 12.70 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/12.70 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 12.70 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.41/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.38

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