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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.40, 14.08 and 4.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.40, 14.08 and 4.58 is: 6.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.40 : 14.08 = 4.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.40/14.08 = 4.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.40x = 14.08 × 4.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.40x = 64.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.49/9.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.86

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