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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.85, 14.69 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.85, 14.69 and 9.54 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.85 : 14.69 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.85/14.69 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.85x = 14.69 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.85x = 140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.14/9.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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