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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.85, 14.77 and 5.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.85, 14.77 and 5.35 is: 8.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.85 : 14.77 = 5.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.85/14.77 = 5.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.85x = 14.77 × 5.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.85x = 78.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78.92/9.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.01

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