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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.81, 14.64 and 8.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.81, 14.64 and 8.83 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.81 : 14.64 = 8.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.81/14.64 = 8.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.81x = 14.64 × 8.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.81x = 129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.27/9.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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