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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 14.09 and 7.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 14.09 and 7.93 is: 11.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 14.09 = 7.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/14.09 = 7.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 14.09 × 7.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.73/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.84

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