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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.85, 14.76 and 6.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.85, 14.76 and 6.97 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.85 : 14.76 = 6.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.85/14.76 = 6.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.85x = 14.76 × 6.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.85x = 102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.88/9.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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