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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.76, 14.70 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.76, 14.70 and 9.72 is: 14.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.76 : 14.70 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.76/14.70 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.76x = 14.70 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.76x = 142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.88/9.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.64

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