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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 14.50 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 14.50 and 7.88 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 14.50 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/14.50 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 14.50 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.26/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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