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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.02, 12.40 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.02, 12.40 and 6.96 is: 9.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.02 : 12.40 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.02/12.40 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.02x = 12.40 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.02x = 86.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.30/9.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.57

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