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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.16, 18.26 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.16, 18.26 and 9.76 is: 14.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.16 : 18.26 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.16/18.26 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.16x = 18.26 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.16x = 178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.22/12.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.66

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