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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.96, 13.62 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.96, 13.62 and 9.54 is: 13.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.96 : 13.62 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.96/13.62 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.96x = 13.62 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.96x = 129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.93/9.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.05

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