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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.33, 12.69 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.33, 12.69 and 9.30 is: 12.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.33 : 12.69 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.33/12.69 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.33x = 12.69 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.33x = 118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.02/9.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.65

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