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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.41, 14.37 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.41, 14.37 and 9.20 is: 12.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.41 : 14.37 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.41/14.37 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.41x = 14.37 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.41x = 132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.20/10.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.70

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