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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.14, 13.68 and 7.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.14, 13.68 and 7.12 is: 10.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.14 : 13.68 = 7.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.14/13.68 = 7.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.14x = 13.68 × 7.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.14x = 97.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.37/9.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.66

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