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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.84, 14.75 and 5.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.84, 14.75 and 5.34 is: 8.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.84 : 14.75 = 5.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.84/14.75 = 5.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.84x = 14.75 × 5.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.84x = 78.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.77/9.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.00

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