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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.25, 12.78 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.25, 12.78 and 6.37 is: 8.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.25 : 12.78 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.25/12.78 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.25x = 12.78 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.25x = 81.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.38/9.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.80

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