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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.44, 14.17 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.44, 14.17 and 8.74 is: 13.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.44 : 14.17 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.44/14.17 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.44x = 14.17 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.44x = 123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.85/9.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.12

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