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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.44, 14.34 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.44, 14.34 and 9.20 is: 12.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.44 : 14.34 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.44/14.34 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.44x = 14.34 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.44x = 131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.93/10.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.64

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