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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.94, 14.96 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.94, 14.96 and 8.50 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 14.96 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/14.96 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 14.96 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.16/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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