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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 14.44 and 2.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 14.44 and 2.87 is: 4.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 14.44 = 2.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/14.44 = 2.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 14.44 × 2.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 41.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.37/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.30

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