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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.38, 14.14 and 9.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.38, 14.14 and 9.18 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.38 : 14.14 = 9.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.38/14.14 = 9.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.38x = 14.14 × 9.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.38x = 129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.79/9.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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