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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 13.04 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.41, 13.04 and 9.28 is: 12.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.41 : 13.04 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.41/13.04 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.41x = 13.04 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.41x = 120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.99/9.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.86

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