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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.67, 13.31 and 7.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.67, 13.31 and 7.85 is: 10.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.67 : 13.31 = 7.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.67/13.31 = 7.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.67x = 13.31 × 7.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.67x = 104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.48/9.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.80

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