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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 14.27 and 8.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 14.27 and 8.19 is: 12.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 14.27 = 8.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/14.27 = 8.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 14.27 × 8.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.87/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.29

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