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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 14.16 and 9.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.45, 14.16 and 9.25 is: 13.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.45 : 14.16 = 9.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.45/14.16 = 9.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.45x = 14.16 × 9.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.45x = 130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.98/9.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.86

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