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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 14.46 and 8.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 14.46 and 8.40 is: 12.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 14.46 = 8.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/14.46 = 8.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 14.46 × 8.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121.46/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.57

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