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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.47, 14.21 and 7.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.47, 14.21 and 7.71 is: 11.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.47 : 14.21 = 7.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.47/14.21 = 7.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.47x = 14.21 × 7.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.47x = 109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.56/9.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.57

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