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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 13.02 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.45, 13.02 and 8.84 is: 12.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.45 : 13.02 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.45/13.02 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.45x = 13.02 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.45x = 115.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.03/9.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.18

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