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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.68, 13.36 and 8.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.68, 13.36 and 8.40 is: 11.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.68 : 13.36 = 8.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.68/13.36 = 8.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.68x = 13.36 × 8.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.68x = 112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.18/9.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.59

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