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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 13.28 and 5.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 13.28 and 5.99 is: 8.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 13.28 = 5.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/13.28 = 5.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 13.28 × 5.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 79.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.55/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.26

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