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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 14.79 and 6.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 14.79 and 6.85 is: 10.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 14.79 = 6.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/14.79 = 6.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 14.79 × 6.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.36/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.26

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