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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 13.38 and 5.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 13.38 and 5.81 is: 8.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 13.38 = 5.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/13.38 = 5.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 13.38 × 5.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 77.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.65/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.01

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