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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.47, 13.06 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.47, 13.06 and 8.33 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.47 : 13.06 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.47/13.06 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.47x = 13.06 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.47x = 108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.73/9.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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