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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.45, 14.19 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.45, 14.19 and 6.63 is: 9.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.45 : 14.19 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.45/14.19 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.45x = 14.19 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.45x = 94.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94.08/9.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.96

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