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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.68, 14.51 and 2.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.68, 14.51 and 2.55 is: 3.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.68 : 14.51 = 2.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.68/14.51 = 2.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.68x = 14.51 × 2.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.68x = 37.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.02/9.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.83

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