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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.82, 13.55 and 8.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.82, 13.55 and 8.96 is: 12.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.82 : 13.55 = 8.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.82/13.55 = 8.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.82x = 13.55 × 8.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.82x = 121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.42/9.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.36

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