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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 14.03 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 14.03 and 8.94 is: 13.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 14.03 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/14.03 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 14.03 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.43/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.43

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