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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.16, 12.64 and 6.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.16, 12.64 and 6.73 is: 9.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.16 : 12.64 = 6.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.16/12.64 = 6.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.16x = 12.64 × 6.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.16x = 85.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.07/9.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.29

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