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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.94, 14.79 and 9.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.94, 14.79 and 9.86 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 14.79 = 9.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/14.79 = 9.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 14.79 × 9.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145.83/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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