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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.30, 9.86 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.30, 9.86 and 7.30 is: 9.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.30 : 9.86 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.30/9.86 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.30x = 9.86 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.30x = 71.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.98/7.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.86

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