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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.02, 14.94 and 9.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.02, 14.94 and 9.23 is: 13.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.02 : 14.94 = 9.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.02/14.94 = 9.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.02x = 14.94 × 9.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.02x = 137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.82/10.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.75

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