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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.84, 14.70 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.84, 14.70 and 8.00 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.84 : 14.70 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.84/14.70 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.84x = 14.70 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.84x = 117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.69/9.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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