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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.20, 13.72 and 8.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.20, 13.72 and 8.30 is: 12.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.20 : 13.72 = 8.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.20/13.72 = 8.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.20x = 13.72 × 8.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.20x = 113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.88/9.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.38

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