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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.99, 13.75 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.99, 13.75 and 9.96 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.99 : 13.75 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.99/13.75 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.99x = 13.75 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.99x = 136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.95/9.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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