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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.43, 14.16 and 9.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.43, 14.16 and 9.07 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.43 : 14.16 = 9.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.43/14.16 = 9.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.43x = 14.16 × 9.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.43x = 128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.43/9.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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