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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.81, 14.70 and 3.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.81, 14.70 and 3.79 is: 5.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.81 : 14.70 = 3.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.81/14.70 = 3.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.81x = 14.70 × 3.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.81x = 55.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.71/9.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.68

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