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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 14.90 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 14.90 and 7.08 is: 10.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 14.90 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/14.90 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 14.90 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105.46/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.64

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