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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 14.08 and 7.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 14.08 and 7.81 is: 11.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 14.08 = 7.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/14.08 = 7.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 14.08 × 7.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109.96/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.66

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