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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.90, 13.57 and 9.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.90, 13.57 and 9.67 is: 13.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.90 : 13.57 = 9.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.90/13.57 = 9.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.90x = 13.57 × 9.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.90x = 131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.22/9.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.25

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