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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.23, 13.84 and 4.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.23, 13.84 and 4.41 is: 6.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.23 : 13.84 = 4.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.23/13.84 = 4.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.23x = 13.84 × 4.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.23x = 61.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61.02/9.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.61

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