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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.08, 12.51 and 6.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.08, 12.51 and 6.34 is: 8.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.08 : 12.51 = 6.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.08/12.51 = 6.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.08x = 12.51 × 6.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.08x = 79.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.25/9.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.73

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