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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.87, 14.78 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.87, 14.78 and 6.65 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.87 : 14.78 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.87/14.78 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.87x = 14.78 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.87x = 98.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.23/9.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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