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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.28, 12.81 and 6.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.28, 12.81 and 6.98 is: 9.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.28 : 12.81 = 6.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.28/12.81 = 6.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.28x = 12.81 × 6.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.28x = 89.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.41/9.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.64

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