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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.38, 14.09 and 7.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.38, 14.09 and 7.39 is: 11.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.38 : 14.09 = 7.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.38/14.09 = 7.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.38x = 14.09 × 7.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.38x = 104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.15/9.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.10

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