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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.79, 14.60 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.79, 14.60 and 9.66 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.79 : 14.60 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.79/14.60 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.79x = 14.60 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.79x = 141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.04/9.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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