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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.50, 13.12 and 6.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.50, 13.12 and 6.62 is: 9.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.50 : 13.12 = 6.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.50/13.12 = 6.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.50x = 13.12 × 6.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.50x = 86.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.85/9.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.14

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