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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 12.57 and 6.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 12.57 and 6.96 is: 9.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 12.57 = 6.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/12.57 = 6.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 12.57 × 6.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 87.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.42/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.59

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