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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 13.03 and 8.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.41, 13.03 and 8.65 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.41 : 13.03 = 8.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.41/13.03 = 8.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.41x = 13.03 × 8.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.41x = 112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.64/9.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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