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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.85, 14.67 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.85, 14.67 and 9.16 is: 13.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.85 : 14.67 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.85/14.67 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.85x = 14.67 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.85x = 134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.38/9.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.64

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