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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 13.99 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 13.99 and 8.71 is: 12.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 13.99 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/13.99 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 13.99 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.85/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.98

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