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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.25, 12.78 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.25, 12.78 and 8.35 is: 11.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.25 : 12.78 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.25/12.78 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.25x = 12.78 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.25x = 106.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.71/9.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.54

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