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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.27, 12.83 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.27, 12.83 and 7.34 is: 10.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.27 : 12.83 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.27/12.83 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.27x = 12.83 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.27x = 94.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.07/9.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.15

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