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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.54, 14.22 and 8.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.54, 14.22 and 8.64 is: 12.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.54 : 14.22 = 8.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.54/14.22 = 8.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.54x = 14.22 × 8.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.54x = 122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.86/9.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.88

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