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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 12.94 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 12.94 and 7.57 is: 10.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 12.94 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/12.94 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 12.94 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 97.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.96/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.43

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