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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.33, 12.85 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.33, 12.85 and 8.29 is: 11.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.33 : 12.85 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.33/12.85 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.33x = 12.85 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.33x = 106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.53/9.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.42

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