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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.77, 13.49 and 6.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.77, 13.49 and 6.32 is: 8.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.77 : 13.49 = 6.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.77/13.49 = 6.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.77x = 13.49 × 6.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.77x = 85.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.16/9.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.72

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