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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.73, 13.40 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.73, 13.40 and 8.51 is: 11.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.73 : 13.40 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.73/13.40 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.73x = 13.40 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.73x = 114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.03/9.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.72

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