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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.13, 12.59 and 7.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.13, 12.59 and 7.69 is: 10.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 12.59 = 7.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/12.59 = 7.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 12.59 × 7.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 96.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.82/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.60

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