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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.67, 13.34 and 6.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.67, 13.34 and 6.55 is: 9.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.67 : 13.34 = 6.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.67/13.34 = 6.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.67x = 13.34 × 6.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.67x = 87.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.38/9.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.04

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