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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 13.86 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 13.86 and 9.95 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 13.86 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/13.86 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 13.86 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.84/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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