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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 13.28 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 13.28 and 9.20 is: 12.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 13.28 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/13.28 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 13.28 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.18/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.75

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