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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 14.66 and 6.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 14.66 and 6.41 is: 9.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 14.66 = 6.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/14.66 = 6.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 14.66 × 6.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 93.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.87/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.58

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