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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.77, 14.67 and 5.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.77, 14.67 and 5.76 is: 8.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.77 : 14.67 = 5.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.77/14.67 = 5.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.77x = 14.67 × 5.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.77x = 84.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.50/9.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.65

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