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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.38, 14.08 and 5.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.38, 14.08 and 5.38 is: 8.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.38 : 14.08 = 5.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.38/14.08 = 5.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.38x = 14.08 × 5.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.38x = 75.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.75/9.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.08

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