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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.61, 14.34 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.61, 14.34 and 8.34 is: 12.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.61 : 14.34 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.61/14.34 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.61x = 14.34 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.61x = 119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.60/9.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.44

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