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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 12.87 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 12.87 and 9.38 is: 12.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 12.87 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/12.87 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 12.87 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.74/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.86

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