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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 13.05 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.45, 13.05 and 7.84 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.45 : 13.05 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.45/13.05 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.45x = 13.05 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.45x = 102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.31/9.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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