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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 13.35 and 6.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 13.35 and 6.95 is: 9.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 13.35 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/13.35 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 13.35 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 92.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.84/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.61

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