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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 12.73 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 12.73 and 7.18 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 12.73 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/12.73 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 12.73 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 91.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.40/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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