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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.76, 14.64 and 4.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.76, 14.64 and 4.05 is: 6.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.76 : 14.64 = 4.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.76/14.64 = 4.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.76x = 14.64 × 4.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.76x = 59.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.29/9.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.08

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