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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.87, 14.79 and 6.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.87, 14.79 and 6.07 is: 9.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.87 : 14.79 = 6.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.87/14.79 = 6.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.87x = 14.79 × 6.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.87x = 89.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.78/9.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.10

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