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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.36, 12.93 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.36, 12.93 and 6.45 is: 8.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.36 : 12.93 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.36/12.93 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.36x = 12.93 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.36x = 83.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.37/9.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.91

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