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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.18, 12.73 and 8.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.18, 12.73 and 8.87 is: 12.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.18 : 12.73 = 8.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.18/12.73 = 8.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.18x = 12.73 × 8.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.18x = 112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.92/9.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.30

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