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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 13.37 and 5.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 13.37 and 5.38 is: 7.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 13.37 = 5.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/13.37 = 5.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 13.37 × 5.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 71.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.86/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.42

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