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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 14.72 and 9.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 14.72 and 9.58 is: 14.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 14.72 = 9.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/14.72 = 9.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 14.72 × 9.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140.94/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.27

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