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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.55, 13.10 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.55, 13.10 and 9.48 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.55 : 13.10 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.55/13.10 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.55x = 13.10 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.55x = 124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.21/9.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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