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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 14.39 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 14.39 and 8.71 is: 13.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 14.39 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/14.39 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 14.39 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.29/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.01

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