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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.78, 13.59 and 9.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.78, 13.59 and 9.75 is: 13.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.78 : 13.59 = 9.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.78/13.59 = 9.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.78x = 13.59 × 9.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.78x = 132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.50/9.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.55

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