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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 12.60 and 6.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 12.60 and 6.26 is: 8.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 12.60 = 6.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/12.60 = 6.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 12.60 × 6.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 78.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.88/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.65

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