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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 14.95 and 3.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 14.95 and 3.55 is: 5.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 14.95 = 3.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/14.95 = 3.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 14.95 × 3.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 53.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.00/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.32

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