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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 13.28 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 13.28 and 8.18 is: 11.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 13.28 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/13.28 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 13.28 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.52/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.25

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