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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.93, 14.67 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.93, 14.67 and 9.93 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.93 : 14.67 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.93/14.67 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.93x = 14.67 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.93x = 145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.67/9.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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