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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.14, 12.57 and 7.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.14, 12.57 and 7.40 is: 10.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.14 : 12.57 = 7.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.14/12.57 = 7.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.14x = 12.57 × 7.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.14x = 92.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.96/9.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.18

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