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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.54, 14.31 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.54, 14.31 and 8.34 is: 12.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.54 : 14.31 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.54/14.31 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.54x = 14.31 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.54x = 119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.35/9.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.51

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