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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.46, 13.07 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.46, 13.07 and 8.18 is: 11.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.46 : 13.07 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.46/13.07 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.46x = 13.07 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.46x = 106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.91/9.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.30

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