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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.88, 14.84 and 7.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.88, 14.84 and 7.88 is: 11.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.88 : 14.84 = 7.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.88/14.84 = 7.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.88x = 14.84 × 7.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.88x = 116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.94/9.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.84

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