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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 12.78 and 6.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 12.78 and 6.38 is: 8.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 12.78 = 6.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/12.78 = 6.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 12.78 × 6.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 81.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.54/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.81

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