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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 13.28 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 13.28 and 8.27 is: 11.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 13.28 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/13.28 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 13.28 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.72/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.43

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