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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 13.18 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 13.18 and 9.54 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 13.18 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/13.18 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 13.18 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.74/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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