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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.13, 12.63 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.13, 12.63 and 7.50 is: 10.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.13 : 12.63 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.13/12.63 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.13x = 12.63 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.13x = 94.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.73/9.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.38

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