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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.84, 14.70 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.84, 14.70 and 9.66 is: 14.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.84 : 14.70 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.84/14.70 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.84x = 14.70 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.84x = 142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.00/9.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.43

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