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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 13.16 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 13.16 and 6.83 is: 9.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 13.16 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/13.16 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 13.16 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 89.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.83/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.39

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