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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.82, 13.53 and 6.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.82, 13.53 and 6.90 is: 9.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.82 : 13.53 = 6.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.82/13.53 = 6.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.82x = 13.53 × 6.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.82x = 93.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.32/9.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.51

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