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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.95, 14.92 and 4.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.95, 14.92 and 4.24 is: 6.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.95 : 14.92 = 4.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.95/14.92 = 4.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.95x = 14.92 × 4.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.95x = 63.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.24/9.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.36

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