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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.76, 13.47 and 9

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.76, 13.47 and 9 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.76 : 13.47 = 9 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.76/13.47 = 9/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.76x = 13.47 × 9
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.76x = 121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.23/9.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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