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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.91, 14.85 and 4.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.91, 14.85 and 4.84 is: 7.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.91 : 14.85 = 4.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.91/14.85 = 4.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.91x = 14.85 × 4.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.91x = 71.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.84/9.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.25

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