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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 14.46 and 8.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 14.46 and 8.42 is: 12.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 14.46 = 8.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/14.46 = 8.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 14.46 × 8.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.75/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.63

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