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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 9.83 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 9.83 and 6.63 is: 9.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 9.83 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/9.83 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 9.83 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 65.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.14/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.12

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