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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 13.26 and 8.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 13.26 and 8.77 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 13.26 = 8.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/13.26 = 8.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 13.26 × 8.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.29/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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