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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.18, 13.74 and 8.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.18, 13.74 and 8.21 is: 12.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.18 : 13.74 = 8.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.18/13.74 = 8.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.18x = 13.74 × 8.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.18x = 112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.74/9.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.28

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