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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.32, 13.94 and 7.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.32, 13.94 and 7.03 is: 10.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.32 : 13.94 = 7.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.32/13.94 = 7.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.32x = 13.94 × 7.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.32x = 98.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.00/9.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.51

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