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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 14 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 14 and 7.18 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 14 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/14 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 14 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.52/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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