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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.42, 14.10 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.42, 14.10 and 7.16 is: 10.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.42 : 14.10 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.42/14.10 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.42x = 14.10 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.42x = 100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.96/9.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.72

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