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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.64, 14.46 and 3.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.64, 14.46 and 3.22 is: 4.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.64 : 14.46 = 3.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.64/14.46 = 3.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.64x = 14.46 × 3.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.64x = 46.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.53/9.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.83

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