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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 13.21 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 13.21 and 9.36 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 13.21 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/13.21 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 13.21 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 123.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.65/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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