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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 14.07 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 14.07 and 4.32 is: 6.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 14.07 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/14.07 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 14.07 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 60.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.69/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.46

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