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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.67, 14.48 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.67, 14.48 and 6.63 is: 9.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.67 : 14.48 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.67/14.48 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.67x = 14.48 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.67x = 96.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.02/9.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.93

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