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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.74, 13.38 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.74, 13.38 and 8.66 is: 11.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.74 : 13.38 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.74/13.38 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.74x = 13.38 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.74x = 115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.87/9.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.90

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