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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.84, 14.73 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.84, 14.73 and 6.43 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.84 : 14.73 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.84/14.73 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.84x = 14.73 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.84x = 94.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.71/9.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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