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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 13.29 and 6.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 13.29 and 6.92 is: 9.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 13.29 = 6.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/13.29 = 6.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 13.29 × 6.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 91.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.90/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.53

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