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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 14.40 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 14.40 and 8.12 is: 12.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 14.40 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/14.40 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 14.40 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 116.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.97/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.13

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