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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.14, 9.86 and 6.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.14, 9.86 and 6.83 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.14 : 9.86 = 6.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.14/9.86 = 6.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.14x = 9.86 × 6.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.14x = 67.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.26/7.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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