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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.57, 13.14 and 8.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.57, 13.14 and 8.67 is: 11.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.57 : 13.14 = 8.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.57/13.14 = 8.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.57x = 13.14 × 8.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.57x = 113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.92/9.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.90

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