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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 14.81 and 4.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 14.81 and 4.80 is: 7.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 14.81 = 4.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/14.81 = 4.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 14.81 × 4.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 71.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.06/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.20

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