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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.89, 13.57 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.89, 13.57 and 9.43 is: 12.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.89 : 13.57 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.89/13.57 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.89x = 13.57 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.89x = 127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.97/9.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.94

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