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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.31, 12.75 and 8.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.31, 12.75 and 8.99 is: 12.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.31 : 12.75 = 8.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.31/12.75 = 8.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.31x = 12.75 × 8.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.31x = 114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.69/9.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.32

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