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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 12.93 and 8.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.41, 12.93 and 8.04 is: 11.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.41 : 12.93 = 8.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.41/12.93 = 8.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.41x = 12.93 × 8.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.41x = 103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.96/9.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.05

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