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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.68, 13.25 and 9.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.68, 13.25 and 9.47 is: 12.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.68 : 13.25 = 9.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.68/13.25 = 9.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.68x = 13.25 × 9.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.68x = 125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125.48/9.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.96

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