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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.46, 13.04 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.46, 13.04 and 6.38 is: 8.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.46 : 13.04 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.46/13.04 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.46x = 13.04 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.46x = 83.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.16/9.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.80

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