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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 13.82 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 13.82 and 9.80 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 13.82 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/13.82 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 13.82 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.45/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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