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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 13.51 and 9.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 13.51 and 9.65 is: 13.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 13.51 = 9.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/13.51 = 9.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 13.51 × 9.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.30/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.30

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