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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.40, 14.12 and 6.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.40, 14.12 and 6.55 is: 9.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.40 : 14.12 = 6.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.40/14.12 = 6.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.40x = 14.12 × 6.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.40x = 92.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.50/9.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.84

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