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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 13.25 and 8.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 13.25 and 8.39 is: 11.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 13.25 = 8.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/13.25 = 8.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 13.25 × 8.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.22/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.55

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