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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.72, 14.58 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.72, 14.58 and 7.46 is: 11.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.72 : 14.58 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.72/14.58 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.72x = 14.58 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.72x = 108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.75/9.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.19

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