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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 9.89 and 6.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 9.89 and 6.69 is: 9.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 9.89 = 6.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/9.89 = 6.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 9.89 × 6.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 66.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.10/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.26

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