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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 14.66 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 14.66 and 9.50 is: 14.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 14.66 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/14.66 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 14.66 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139.27/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.21

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