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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 14.02 and 9.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 14.02 and 9.11 is: 13.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 14.02 = 9.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/14.02 = 9.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 14.02 × 9.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.72/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.54

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