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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 13.28 and 6.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 13.28 and 6.56 is: 9.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 13.28 = 6.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/13.28 = 6.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 13.28 × 6.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 87.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.08/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.05

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