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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 14.06 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 14.06 and 9.34 is: 13.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 14.06 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/14.06 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 14.06 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.32/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.91

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