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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.15, 13.71 and 6.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.15, 13.71 and 6.48 is: 9.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.15 : 13.71 = 6.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.15/13.71 = 6.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.15x = 13.71 × 6.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.15x = 88.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.84/9.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.71

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