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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 14.86 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 14.86 and 7.24 is: 10.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 14.86 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/14.86 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 14.86 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.59/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.85

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