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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.87, 13.53 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.87, 13.53 and 9.56 is: 13.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.87 : 13.53 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.87/13.53 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.87x = 13.53 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.87x = 129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.28/9.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.10

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