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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 12.75 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 12.75 and 9.27 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 12.75 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/12.75 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 12.75 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.19/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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