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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.27, 12.79 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.27, 12.79 and 6.54 is: 9.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.27 : 12.79 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.27/12.79 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.27x = 12.79 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.27x = 83.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.65/9.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.03

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