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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.17, 12.66 and 5.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.17, 12.66 and 5.08 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.17 : 12.66 = 5.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.17/12.66 = 5.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.17x = 12.66 × 5.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.17x = 64.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.33/9.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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