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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.83, 14.62 and 9.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.83, 14.62 and 9.81 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.83 : 14.62 = 9.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.83/14.62 = 9.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.83x = 14.62 × 9.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.83x = 143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.42/9.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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