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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9, 12.44 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9, 12.44 and 7.40 is: 10.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9 : 12.44 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9/12.44 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9x = 12.44 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9x = 92.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.06/9
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.23

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