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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.86, 13.62 and 7.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.86, 13.62 and 7.45 is: 10.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.86 : 13.62 = 7.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.86/13.62 = 7.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.86x = 13.62 × 7.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.86x = 101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.36/9.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.28

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