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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 13.32 and 9.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 13.32 and 9.61 is: 13.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 13.32 = 9.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/13.32 = 9.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 13.32 × 9.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.97/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.17

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