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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.79, 14.72 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.79, 14.72 and 9.25 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.79 : 14.72 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.79/14.72 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.79x = 14.72 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.79x = 136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.08/9.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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