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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.35, 14.03 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.35, 14.03 and 9.25 is: 13.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.35 : 14.03 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.35/14.03 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.35x = 14.03 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.35x = 129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.66/9.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.87

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