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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.61, 13.21 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.61, 13.21 and 9.41 is: 12.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.61 : 13.21 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.61/13.21 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.61x = 13.21 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.61x = 124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.22/9.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.93

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