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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 12.87 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 12.87 and 9.11 is: 12.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 12.87 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/12.87 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 12.87 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.25/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.62

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