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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 14.43 and 7.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 14.43 and 7.10 is: 10.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 14.43 = 7.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/14.43 = 7.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 14.43 × 7.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.45/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.61

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