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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 13.24 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 13.24 and 9.12 is: 12.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 13.24 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/13.24 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 13.24 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.75/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.53

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