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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.83, 13.49 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.83, 13.49 and 9.63 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.83 : 13.49 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.83/13.49 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.83x = 13.49 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.83x = 129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.86/9.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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