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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.35, 14.02 and 3.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.35, 14.02 and 3.63 is: 5.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.35 : 14.02 = 3.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.35/14.02 = 3.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.35x = 14.02 × 3.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.35x = 50.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.94/9.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.45

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