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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.37, 14.12 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.37, 14.12 and 9.10 is: 13.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.37 : 14.12 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.37/14.12 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.37x = 14.12 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.37x = 128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.42/9.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.71

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