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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 13.82 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 13.82 and 9.29 is: 13.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 13.82 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/13.82 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 13.82 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.38/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.78

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