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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.85, 14.74 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.85, 14.74 and 6.46 is: 9.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.85 : 14.74 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.85/14.74 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.85x = 14.74 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.85x = 95.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.22/9.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.67

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