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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.70, 13.38 and 9.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.70, 13.38 and 9.46 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.70 : 13.38 = 9.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.70/13.38 = 9.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.70x = 13.38 × 9.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.70x = 126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.57/9.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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