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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 14.89 and 7.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 14.89 and 7.44 is: 11.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 14.89 = 7.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/14.89 = 7.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 14.89 × 7.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.71/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.11

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