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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 14.11 and 5.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.41, 14.11 and 5.12 is: 7.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.41 : 14.11 = 5.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.41/14.11 = 5.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.41x = 14.11 × 5.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.41x = 72.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.21/9.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.68

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