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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.46, 13.03 and 7.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.46, 13.03 and 7.03 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.46 : 13.03 = 7.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.46/13.03 = 7.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.46x = 13.03 × 7.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.46x = 91.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.60/9.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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