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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 13.68 and 4.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 13.68 and 4.55 is: 6.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 13.68 = 4.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/13.68 = 4.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 13.68 × 4.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 62.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.24/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.83

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