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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.87, 14.82 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.87, 14.82 and 8.75 is: 13.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.87 : 14.82 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.87/14.82 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.87x = 14.82 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.87x = 129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.68/9.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.14

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