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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.67, 13.33 and 6.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.67, 13.33 and 6.03 is: 8.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.67 : 13.33 = 6.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.67/13.33 = 6.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.67x = 13.33 × 6.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.67x = 80.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.38/9.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.31

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