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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 14.49 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 14.49 and 6.64 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 14.49 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/14.49 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 14.49 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 96.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.21/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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