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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.86, 13.59 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.86, 13.59 and 8.49 is: 11.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.86 : 13.59 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.86/13.59 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.86x = 13.59 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.86x = 115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115.38/9.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.71

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