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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.14, 12.68 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.14, 12.68 and 9.07 is: 12.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.14 : 12.68 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.14/12.68 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.14x = 12.68 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.14x = 115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.01/9.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.58

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