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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.01, 12.43 and 7.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.01, 12.43 and 7.64 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.01 : 12.43 = 7.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.01/12.43 = 7.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.01x = 12.43 × 7.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.01x = 94.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.98/9.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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