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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.36, 14.01 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.36, 14.01 and 7.57 is: 11.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.36 : 14.01 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.36/14.01 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.36x = 14.01 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.36x = 106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106.06/9.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.33

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