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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.12, 13.68 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.12, 13.68 and 6.76 is: 10.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.12 : 13.68 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.12/13.68 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.12x = 13.68 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.12x = 92.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.48/9.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.14

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