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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.32, 18.39 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.32, 18.39 and 9.69 is: 13.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 18.39 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/18.39 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 18.39 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.20/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.38

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