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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 14.17 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.45, 14.17 and 8.45 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.45 : 14.17 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.45/14.17 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.45x = 14.17 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.45x = 119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.74/9.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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