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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 13.31 and 7.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 13.31 and 7.94 is: 10.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 13.31 = 7.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/13.31 = 7.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 13.31 × 7.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.68/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.94

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