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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.74, 13.45 and 8.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.74, 13.45 and 8.37 is: 11.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.74 : 13.45 = 8.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.74/13.45 = 8.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.74x = 13.45 × 8.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.74x = 112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.57/9.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.56

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