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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.90, 14.84 and 5.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.90, 14.84 and 5.08 is: 7.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.90 : 14.84 = 5.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.90/14.84 = 5.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.90x = 14.84 × 5.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.90x = 75.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.39/9.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.61

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