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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.77, 14.65 and 4.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.77, 14.65 and 4.42 is: 6.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.77 : 14.65 = 4.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.77/14.65 = 4.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.77x = 14.65 × 4.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.77x = 64.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.75/9.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.63

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