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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 14.46 and 4.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 14.46 and 4.57 is: 6.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 14.46 = 4.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/14.46 = 4.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 14.46 × 4.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 66.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.14/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.85

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