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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 14.11 and 9.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 14.11 and 9.20 is: 13.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 14.11 = 9.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/14.11 = 9.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 14.11 × 9.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.81/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.77

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