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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.59, 13.13 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.59, 13.13 and 9.29 is: 12.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.59 : 13.13 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.59/13.13 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.59x = 13.13 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.59x = 121.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.87/9.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.71

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