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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.34, 14.09 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.34, 14.09 and 9.01 is: 13.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.34 : 14.09 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.34/14.09 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.34x = 14.09 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.34x = 126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126.95/9.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.59

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