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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.86, 14.79 and 3.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.86, 14.79 and 3.10 is: 4.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.86 : 14.79 = 3.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.86/14.79 = 3.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.86x = 14.79 × 3.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.86x = 45.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.82/9.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.65

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