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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 14.53 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 14.53 and 7.88 is: 11.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 14.53 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/14.53 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 14.53 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.50/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.88

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