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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.76, 14.60 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.76, 14.60 and 8.84 is: 13.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.76 : 14.60 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.76/14.60 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.76x = 14.60 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.76x = 129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.06/9.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.22

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