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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.35, 13.94 and 8.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.35, 13.94 and 8.63 is: 12.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.35 : 13.94 = 8.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.35/13.94 = 8.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.35x = 13.94 × 8.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.35x = 120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.25/9.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.87

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