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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.70, 13.21 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.70, 13.21 and 9.64 is: 13.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.70 : 13.21 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.70/13.21 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.70x = 13.21 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.70x = 127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.34/9.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.13

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