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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 14.80 and 7.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 14.80 and 7.62 is: 11.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 14.80 = 7.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/14.80 = 7.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 14.80 × 7.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.78/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.41

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