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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 9.84 and 6.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 9.84 and 6.88 is: 9.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 9.84 = 6.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/9.84 = 6.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 9.84 × 6.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 67.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.65/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.47

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