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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.31, 14.22 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.31, 14.22 and 9.41 is: 12.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.31 : 14.22 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.31/14.22 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.31x = 14.22 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.31x = 133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.74/10.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.98

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