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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.80, 14.72 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.80, 14.72 and 6 is: 9.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.80 : 14.72 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.80/14.72 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.80x = 14.72 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.80x = 88.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.32/9.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.01

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