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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 15.03 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 15.03 and 9.03 is: 13.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 15.03 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/15.03 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 15.03 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135.72/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.61

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