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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 13.02 and 9.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.41, 13.02 and 9.26 is: 12.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.41 : 13.02 = 9.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.41/13.02 = 9.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.41x = 13.02 × 9.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.41x = 120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.57/9.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.81

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