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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.92, 14.96 and 8.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.92, 14.96 and 8.76 is: 13.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.92 : 14.96 = 8.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.92/14.96 = 8.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.92x = 14.96 × 8.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.92x = 131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.05/9.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.21

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