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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.83, 14.72 and 8.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.83, 14.72 and 8.99 is: 13.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.83 : 14.72 = 8.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.83/14.72 = 8.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.83x = 14.72 × 8.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.83x = 132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.27/9.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.45

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