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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.15, 12.61 and 7.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.15, 12.61 and 7.61 is: 10.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.15 : 12.61 = 7.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.15/12.61 = 7.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.15x = 12.61 × 7.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.15x = 95.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.96/9.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.49

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