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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 12.86 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 12.86 and 6 is: 8.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 12.86 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/12.86 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 12.86 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 77.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.16/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.28

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