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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 14.05 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 14.05 and 7.15 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 14.05 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/14.05 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 14.05 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.46/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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