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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 13.25 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 13.25 and 9.29 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 13.25 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/13.25 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 13.25 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.09/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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