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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.46, 14.19 and 3.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.46, 14.19 and 3.45 is: 5.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.46 : 14.19 = 3.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.46/14.19 = 3.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.46x = 14.19 × 3.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.46x = 48.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.94/9.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.17

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