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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 14.01 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 14.01 and 9.19 is: 13.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 14.01 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/14.01 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 14.01 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 128.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.64/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.85

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