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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 12.73 and 6.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 12.73 and 6.00 is: 8.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 12.73 = 6.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/12.73 = 6.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 12.73 × 6.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 76.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.32/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.27

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