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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 14.10 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 14.10 and 6 is: 9.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 14.10 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/14.10 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 14.10 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 84.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.60/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.01

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