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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 13.68 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 13.68 and 9.68 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 13.68 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/13.68 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 13.68 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.42/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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