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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 12.99 and 7.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 12.99 and 7.82 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 12.99 = 7.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/12.99 = 7.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 12.99 × 7.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.52/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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