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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 13.99 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 13.99 and 9.20 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 13.99 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/13.99 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 13.99 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.71/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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