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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.21, 12.69 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.21, 12.69 and 6.48 is: 8.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.21 : 12.69 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.21/12.69 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.21x = 12.69 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.21x = 82.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.23/9.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.93

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