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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9, 12.38 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9, 12.38 and 6.68 is: 9.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9 : 12.38 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9/12.38 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9x = 12.38 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9x = 82.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.70/9
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.19

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