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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 13.42 and 6.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 13.42 and 6.49 is: 8.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 13.42 = 6.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/13.42 = 6.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 13.42 × 6.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 87.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.08/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.96

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