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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 13.03 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.45, 13.03 and 7.60 is: 10.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.45 : 13.03 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.45/13.03 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.45x = 13.03 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.45x = 98.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.99/9.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.48

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