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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 12.96 and 8.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 12.96 and 8.36 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 12.96 = 8.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/12.96 = 8.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 12.96 × 8.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.35/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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