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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.47, 13.05 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.47, 13.05 and 9.05 is: 12.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.47 : 13.05 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.47/13.05 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.47x = 13.05 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.47x = 118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.04/9.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.47

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