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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.18, 12.66 and 6.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.18, 12.66 and 6.76 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.18 : 12.66 = 6.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.18/12.66 = 6.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.18x = 12.66 × 6.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.18x = 85.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.58/9.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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