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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.89, 14.73 and 9.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.89, 14.73 and 9.67 is: 14.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.89 : 14.73 = 9.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.89/14.73 = 9.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.89x = 14.73 × 9.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.89x = 142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.45/9.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.41

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