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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7, 9.66 and 4.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7, 9.66 and 4.85 is: 6.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7 : 9.66 = 4.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7/9.66 = 4.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7x = 9.66 × 4.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7x = 46.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.80/7
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.69

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