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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.35, 14 and 5.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.35, 14 and 5.06 is: 7.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.35 : 14 = 5.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.35/14 = 5.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.35x = 14 × 5.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.35x = 70.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.77/9.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.57

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