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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.39, 14.12 and 6.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.39, 14.12 and 6.86 is: 10.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.39 : 14.12 = 6.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.39/14.12 = 6.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.39x = 14.12 × 6.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.39x = 96.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.92/9.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.32

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