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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.38, 14.14 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.38, 14.14 and 9.15 is: 13.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.38 : 14.14 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.38/14.14 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.38x = 14.14 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.38x = 129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.42/9.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.80

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