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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 14.08 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 14.08 and 8.51 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 14.08 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/14.08 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 14.08 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.82/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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