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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 13.67 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 13.67 and 9.25 is: 12.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 13.67 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/13.67 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 13.67 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.40/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.74

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