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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.94, 15.03 and 9.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.94, 15.03 and 9.89 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.94 : 15.03 = 9.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.94/15.03 = 9.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.94x = 15.03 × 9.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.94x = 148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.65/9.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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