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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 14.55 and 6.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 14.55 and 6.30 is: 9.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 14.55 = 6.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/14.55 = 6.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 14.55 × 6.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 91.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.67/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.46

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