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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 12.87 and 5.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 12.87 and 5.23 is: 7.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 12.87 = 5.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/12.87 = 5.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 12.87 × 5.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 67.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.30/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.22

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