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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.74, 13.33 and 9.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.74, 13.33 and 9.64 is: 13.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.74 : 13.33 = 9.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.74/13.33 = 9.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.74x = 13.33 × 9.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.74x = 128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.45/9.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.19

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