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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.42, 14.14 and 3.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.42, 14.14 and 3.41 is: 5.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.42 : 14.14 = 3.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.42/14.14 = 3.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.42x = 14.14 × 3.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.42x = 48.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.18/9.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.11

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