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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 12.88 and 6.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 12.88 and 6.90 is: 9.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 12.88 = 6.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/12.88 = 6.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 12.88 × 6.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 88.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.87/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.54

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