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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 13.40 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 13.40 and 9.59 is: 13.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 13.40 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/13.40 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 13.40 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.43/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.31

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