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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 13.01 and 8.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.41, 13.01 and 8.57 is: 11.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.41 : 13.01 = 8.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.41/13.01 = 8.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.41x = 13.01 × 8.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.41x = 111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.49/9.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.85

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