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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.08, 9.86 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.08, 9.86 and 7.08 is: 9.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.08 : 9.86 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.08/9.86 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.08x = 9.86 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.08x = 69.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.81/7.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.86

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