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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 13.32 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 13.32 and 6.20 is: 8.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 13.32 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/13.32 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 13.32 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 82.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.58/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.56

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