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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.96, 13.43 and 6.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.96, 13.43 and 6.26 is: 9.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.96 : 13.43 = 6.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.96/13.43 = 6.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.96x = 13.43 × 6.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.96x = 84.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.02/8.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.37

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