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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 13.20 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 13.20 and 9.47 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 13.20 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/13.20 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 13.20 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.94/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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