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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.27, 12.71 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.27, 12.71 and 9.18 is: 12.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.27 : 12.71 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.27/12.71 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.27x = 12.71 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.27x = 116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.68/9.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.59

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