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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.47, 12.99 and 8.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.47, 12.99 and 8.55 is: 11.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.47 : 12.99 = 8.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.47/12.99 = 8.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.47x = 12.99 × 8.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.47x = 111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.11/9.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.74

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