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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.71, 13.38 and 8.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.71, 13.38 and 8.25 is: 11.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.71 : 13.38 = 8.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.71/13.38 = 8.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.71x = 13.38 × 8.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.71x = 110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.32/9.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.37

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