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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.20, 12.74 and 9.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.20, 12.74 and 9.05 is: 12.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.20 : 12.74 = 9.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.20/12.74 = 9.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.20x = 12.74 × 9.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.20x = 115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.19/9.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.52

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