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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 13.29 and 9.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 13.29 and 9.21 is: 12.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 13.29 = 9.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/13.29 = 9.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 13.29 × 9.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.40/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.71

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