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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 14.04 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 14.04 and 9.15 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 14.04 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/14.04 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 14.04 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.47/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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