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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.46, 14.25 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.46, 14.25 and 8.94 is: 13.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.46 : 14.25 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.46/14.25 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.46x = 14.25 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.46x = 127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127.40/9.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.47

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