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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.28, 12.81 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.28, 12.81 and 6.87 is: 9.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.28 : 12.81 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.28/12.81 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.28x = 12.81 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.28x = 87.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.97/9.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.48

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