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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.85, 13.56 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.85, 13.56 and 7.26 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.85 : 13.56 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.85/13.56 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.85x = 13.56 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.85x = 98.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.38/9.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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