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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.41, 14.12 and 4.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.41, 14.12 and 4.00 is: 6.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.41 : 14.12 = 4.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.41/14.12 = 4.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.41x = 14.12 × 4.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.41x = 56.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.42/9.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.00

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