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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.73, 13.43 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.73, 13.43 and 9.30 is: 12.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.73 : 13.43 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.73/13.43 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.73x = 13.43 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.73x = 124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.90/9.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.84

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