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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.17, 13.67 and 8.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.17, 13.67 and 8.61 is: 12.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.17 : 13.67 = 8.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.17/13.67 = 8.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.17x = 13.67 × 8.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.17x = 117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.66/9.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.84

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