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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 13.40 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 13.40 and 9.22 is: 12.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 13.40 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/13.40 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 13.40 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.55/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.71

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