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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.90, 14.84 and 7.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.90, 14.84 and 7.36 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.90 : 14.84 = 7.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.90/14.84 = 7.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.90x = 14.84 × 7.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.90x = 109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.22/9.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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