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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.89, 14.81 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.89, 14.81 and 6.87 is: 10.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.89 : 14.81 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.89/14.81 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.89x = 14.81 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.89x = 101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.74/9.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.29

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