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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.38, 12.93 and 5.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.38, 12.93 and 5.74 is: 7.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.38 : 12.93 = 5.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.38/12.93 = 5.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.38x = 12.93 × 5.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.38x = 74.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.15/9.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.91

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