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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 13.30 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 13.30 and 9.02 is: 12.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 13.30 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/13.30 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 13.30 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.92/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.45

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