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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 13.67 and 9.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 13.67 and 9.84 is: 13.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 13.67 = 9.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/13.67 = 9.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 13.67 × 9.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.47/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.48

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