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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.27, 13.96 and 7.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.27, 13.96 and 7.76 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.27 : 13.96 = 7.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.27/13.96 = 7.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.27x = 13.96 × 7.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.27x = 108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.35/9.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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