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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.87, 13.67 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.87, 13.67 and 9.73 is: 13.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.87 : 13.67 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.87/13.67 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.87x = 13.67 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.87x = 133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.01/9.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.48

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