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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 12.98 and 9

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 12.98 and 9 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 12.98 = 9 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/12.98 = 9/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 12.98 × 9
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.82/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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