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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.20, 13.73 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.20, 13.73 and 8.06 is: 12.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.20 : 13.73 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.20/13.73 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.20x = 13.73 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.20x = 110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.66/9.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.03

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