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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 13 and 6.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 13 and 6.84 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 13 = 6.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/13 = 6.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 13 × 6.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 88.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.92/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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