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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.91, 14.87 and 6.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.91, 14.87 and 6.53 is: 9.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.91 : 14.87 = 6.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.91/14.87 = 6.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.91x = 14.87 × 6.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.91x = 97.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.09/9.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.80

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