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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 13.62 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 13.62 and 6.64 is: 9.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 13.62 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/13.62 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 13.62 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 90.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.44/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.15

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