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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 13.05 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.45, 13.05 and 8.64 is: 11.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.45 : 13.05 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.45/13.05 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.45x = 13.05 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.45x = 112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.75/9.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.93

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