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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.08, 14.97 and 9.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.08, 14.97 and 9.85 is: 14.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.08 : 14.97 = 9.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.08/14.97 = 9.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.08x = 14.97 × 9.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.08x = 147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.45/10.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.63

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