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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.84, 13.58 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.84, 13.58 and 7.70 is: 10.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.84 : 13.58 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.84/13.58 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.84x = 13.58 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.84x = 104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.57/9.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.63

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