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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 12.81 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 12.81 and 7.13 is: 9.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 12.81 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/12.81 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 12.81 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 91.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.27/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.83

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