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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.40, 14.07 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.40, 14.07 and 6 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.40 : 14.07 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.40/14.07 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.40x = 14.07 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.40x = 84.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.39/9.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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