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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.94, 13.73 and 9.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.94, 13.73 and 9.45 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 13.73 = 9.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/13.73 = 9.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 13.73 × 9.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.75/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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