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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 13.60 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 13.60 and 7.14 is: 9.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 13.60 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/13.60 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 13.60 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 97.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.10/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.83

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