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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.67, 14.49 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.67, 14.49 and 5.15 is: 7.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.67 : 14.49 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.67/14.49 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.67x = 14.49 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.67x = 74.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.65/9.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.72

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