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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.26, 14.05 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.26, 14.05 and 9.19 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.26 : 14.05 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.26/14.05 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.26x = 14.05 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.26x = 129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.08/9.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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