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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 12.99 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 12.99 and 9.34 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 12.99 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/12.99 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 12.99 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.33/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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