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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.68, 14.52 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.68, 14.52 and 8.52 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.68 : 14.52 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.68/14.52 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.68x = 14.52 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.68x = 123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.71/9.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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