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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 13.31 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 13.31 and 9.32 is: 12.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 13.31 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/13.31 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 13.31 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.97/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.80

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