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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 13.08 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 13.08 and 9.28 is: 12.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 13.08 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/13.08 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 13.08 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.38/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.76

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