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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 12.74 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 12.74 and 5.34 is: 7.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 12.74 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/12.74 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 12.74 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 68.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.00/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.37

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