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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 13.02 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 13.02 and 5.34 is: 7.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 13.02 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/13.02 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 13.02 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 69.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.50/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.37

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