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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 14.47 and 5.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 14.47 and 5.65 is: 8.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 14.47 = 5.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/14.47 = 5.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 14.47 × 5.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 81.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.76/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.47

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