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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 13.23 and 8.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 13.23 and 8.35 is: 11.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 13.23 = 8.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/13.23 = 8.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 13.23 × 8.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.46/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.55

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