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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.37, 14.04 and 4.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.37, 14.04 and 4.02 is: 6.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.37 : 14.04 = 4.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.37/14.04 = 4.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.37x = 14.04 × 4.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.37x = 56.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.44/9.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.03

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