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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 13.25 and 9.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 13.25 and 9.53 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 13.25 = 9.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/13.25 = 9.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 13.25 × 9.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.16/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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