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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.15, 12.62 and 6.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.15, 12.62 and 6.72 is: 9.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.15 : 12.62 = 6.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.15/12.62 = 6.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.15x = 12.62 × 6.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.15x = 84.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.81/9.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.27

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