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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.87, 13.63 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.87, 13.63 and 7.16 is: 9.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.87 : 13.63 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.87/13.63 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.87x = 13.63 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.87x = 97.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.50/9.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.88

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