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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 12.87 and 7.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 12.87 and 7.52 is: 10.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 12.87 = 7.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/12.87 = 7.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 12.87 × 7.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 96.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.78/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.37

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