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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 13.28 and 6.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 13.28 and 6.75 is: 9.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 13.28 = 6.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/13.28 = 6.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 13.28 × 6.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 89.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.64/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.31

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