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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.97, 13.74 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.97, 13.74 and 8.75 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.97 : 13.74 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.97/13.74 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.97x = 13.74 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.97x = 120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.23/9.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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