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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.09, 12.52 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.09, 12.52 and 7.69 is: 10.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.09 : 12.52 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.09/12.52 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.09x = 12.52 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.09x = 96.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.28/9.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.59

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