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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 14.38 and 8.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 14.38 and 8.19 is: 12.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 14.38 = 8.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/14.38 = 8.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 14.38 × 8.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.81/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.27

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