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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 14.18 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 14.18 and 8.79 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 14.18 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/14.18 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 14.18 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 124.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.64/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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