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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 14.90 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 14.90 and 9.32 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 14.90 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/14.90 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 14.90 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.75/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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