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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 13.76 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 13.76 and 8.54 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 13.76 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/13.76 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 13.76 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.40/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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