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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 14.79 and 9.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 14.79 and 9.65 is: 14.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 14.79 = 9.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/14.79 = 9.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 14.79 × 9.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.74/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.38

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