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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.40, 13.98 and 9.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.40, 13.98 and 9.30 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.40 : 13.98 = 9.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.40/13.98 = 9.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.40x = 13.98 × 9.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.40x = 130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.01/9.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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