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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.37, 14.02 and 4.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.37, 14.02 and 4.78 is: 7.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.37 : 14.02 = 4.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.37/14.02 = 4.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.37x = 14.02 × 4.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.37x = 67.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.09/9.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.16

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