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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 12.74 and 6.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 12.74 and 6.51 is: 8.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 12.74 = 6.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/12.74 = 6.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 12.74 × 6.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 82.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.94/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.99

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