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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 13.38 and 9.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 13.38 and 9.53 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 13.38 = 9.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/13.38 = 9.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 13.38 × 9.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.51/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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