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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 14.10 and 8.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 14.10 and 8.10 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 14.10 = 8.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/14.10 = 8.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 14.10 × 8.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.21/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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