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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 14.38 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 14.38 and 7.70 is: 11.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 14.38 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/14.38 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 14.38 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.62/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.50

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