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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.98, 16.44 and 9.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.98, 16.44 and 9.84 is: 14.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.98 : 16.44 = 9.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.98/16.44 = 9.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.98x = 16.44 × 9.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.98x = 161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.77/10.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.73

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