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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 18.27 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 18.27 and 9.63 is: 13.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 18.27 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/18.27 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 18.27 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.94/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.25

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