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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 13.28 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 13.28 and 7.70 is: 10.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 13.28 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/13.28 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 13.28 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.26/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.59

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