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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.94, 14.92 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.94, 14.92 and 9.90 is: 14.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 14.92 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/14.92 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 14.92 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.58/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.85

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