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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.10, 12.55 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.10, 12.55 and 7.56 is: 10.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.10 : 12.55 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.10/12.55 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.10x = 12.55 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.10x = 94.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.88/9.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.43

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