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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.16, 12.62 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.16, 12.62 and 6.41 is: 8.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 12.62 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/12.62 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 12.62 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 80.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.94/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.84

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