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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 13.35 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 13.35 and 9.49 is: 13.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 13.35 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/13.35 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 13.35 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.64/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.07

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