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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.61, 13.26 and 5.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.61, 13.26 and 5.97 is: 8.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.61 : 13.26 = 5.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.61/13.26 = 5.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.61x = 13.26 × 5.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.61x = 79.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.07/9.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.23

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