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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 13.82 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 13.82 and 8.12 is: 12.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 13.82 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/13.82 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 13.82 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.22/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.12

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