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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.91, 14.90 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.91, 14.90 and 9.66 is: 14.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.91 : 14.90 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.91/14.90 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.91x = 14.90 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.91x = 143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.92/9.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.52

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