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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.35, 14.09 and 8.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.35, 14.09 and 8.72 is: 13.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.35 : 14.09 = 8.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.35/14.09 = 8.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.35x = 14.09 × 8.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.35x = 122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122.82/9.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.14

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