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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 14.59 and 9.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 14.59 and 9.70 is: 14.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 14.59 = 9.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/14.59 = 9.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 14.59 × 9.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141.47/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.44

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