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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 13.87 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 13.87 and 8.78 is: 13.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 13.87 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/13.87 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 13.87 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.72/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.19

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