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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 14.01 and 6.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 14.01 and 6.81 is: 10.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 14.01 = 6.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/14.01 = 6.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 14.01 × 6.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 95.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95.41/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.22

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