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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 13 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 13 and 9.93 is: 13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 13 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/13 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 13 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.09/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13

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