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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.96, 14.87 and 9.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.96, 14.87 and 9.82 is: 14.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.96 : 14.87 = 9.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.96/14.87 = 9.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.96x = 14.87 × 9.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.96x = 146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.02/9.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.66

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