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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 12.74 and 7.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 12.74 and 7.17 is: 9.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 12.74 = 7.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/12.74 = 7.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 12.74 × 7.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 91.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.31/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.90

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