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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 14.06 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 14.06 and 7.11 is: 10.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 14.06 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/14.06 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 14.06 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 99.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.97/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.65

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