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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.81, 14.68 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.81, 14.68 and 7.56 is: 11.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.81 : 14.68 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.81/14.68 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.81x = 14.68 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.81x = 110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.98/9.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.31

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