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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 15.02 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 15.02 and 9.69 is: 14.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 15.02 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/15.02 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 15.02 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.50/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.65

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