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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 14.14 and 3.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 14.14 and 3.42 is: 5.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 14.14 = 3.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/14.14 = 3.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 14.14 × 3.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 48.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.28/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.12

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