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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 13.93 and 8.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 13.93 and 8.44 is: 12.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 13.93 = 8.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/13.93 = 8.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 13.93 × 8.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.56/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.59

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