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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 12.54 and 8.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 12.54 and 8.70 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 12.54 = 8.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/12.54 = 8.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 12.54 × 8.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.10/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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