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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 12.78 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 12.78 and 7.74 is: 10.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 12.78 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/12.78 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 12.78 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 98.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.92/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.65

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