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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 21.99 and 9.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 21.99 and 9.89 is: 14.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 21.99 = 9.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/21.99 = 9.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 21.99 × 9.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.37/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.79

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