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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.37, 12.90 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.37, 12.90 and 8.38 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.37 : 12.90 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.37/12.90 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.37x = 12.90 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.37x = 108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.10/9.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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