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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.86, 13.61 and 9.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.86, 13.61 and 9.03 is: 12.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.86 : 13.61 = 9.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.86/13.61 = 9.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.86x = 13.61 × 9.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.86x = 122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.85/9.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.47

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