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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 13.25 and 5.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 13.25 and 5.51 is: 7.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 13.25 = 5.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/13.25 = 5.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 13.25 × 5.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 72.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.93/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.60

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