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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 13.04 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 13.04 and 8.43 is: 11.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 13.04 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/13.04 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 13.04 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.93/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.66

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