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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.86, 14.76 and 4.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.86, 14.76 and 4.77 is: 7.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.86 : 14.76 = 4.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.86/14.76 = 4.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.86x = 14.76 × 4.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.86x = 70.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.41/9.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.14

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