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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.67, 14.51 and 8.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.67, 14.51 and 8.81 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.67 : 14.51 = 8.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.67/14.51 = 8.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.67x = 14.51 × 8.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.67x = 127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.83/9.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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