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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.95, 13.63 and 9.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.95, 13.63 and 9.65 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.95 : 13.63 = 9.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.95/13.63 = 9.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.95x = 13.63 × 9.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.95x = 131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.54/9.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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