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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.54, 13.10 and 8.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.54, 13.10 and 8.93 is: 12.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.54 : 13.10 = 8.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.54/13.10 = 8.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.54x = 13.10 × 8.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.54x = 116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.97/9.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.26

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