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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.36, 14.10 and 8.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.36, 14.10 and 8.76 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.36 : 14.10 = 8.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.36/14.10 = 8.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.36x = 14.10 × 8.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.36x = 123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.52/9.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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