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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 13.26 and 8.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 13.26 and 8.86 is: 12.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 13.26 = 8.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/13.26 = 8.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 13.26 × 8.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.48/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.21

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