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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.98, 14.97 and 3.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.98, 14.97 and 3.21 is: 4.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.98 : 14.97 = 3.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.98/14.97 = 3.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.98x = 14.97 × 3.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.98x = 48.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.10/9.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.82

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