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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.85, 14.77 and 3.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.85, 14.77 and 3.84 is: 5.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.85 : 14.77 = 3.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.85/14.77 = 3.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.85x = 14.77 × 3.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.85x = 56.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.72/9.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.76

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