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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 14.04 and 8.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 14.04 and 8.65 is: 13.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 14.04 = 8.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/14.04 = 8.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 14.04 × 8.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.45/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.00

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