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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 13.38 and 6.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 13.38 and 6.78 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 13.38 = 6.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/13.38 = 6.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 13.38 × 6.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 90.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.67/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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