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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.16, 12.60 and 7.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.16, 12.60 and 7.78 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 12.60 = 7.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/12.60 = 7.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 12.60 × 7.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 98.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.03/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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