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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 14.87 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 14.87 and 8.12 is: 12.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 14.87 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/14.87 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 14.87 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.74/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.16

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