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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.04, 13.86 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.04, 13.86 and 9.12 is: 12.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.04 : 13.86 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.04/13.86 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.04x = 13.86 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.04x = 126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.40/10.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.59

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