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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 12.83 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 12.83 and 9.30 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 12.83 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/12.83 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 12.83 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.32/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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