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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 13.23 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 13.23 and 8.16 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 13.23 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/13.23 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 13.23 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.96/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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