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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.73, 13.40 and 7.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.73, 13.40 and 7.67 is: 10.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.73 : 13.40 = 7.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.73/13.40 = 7.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.73x = 13.40 × 7.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.73x = 102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.78/9.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.56

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