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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 14.19 and 5.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 14.19 and 5.46 is: 8.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 14.19 = 5.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/14.19 = 5.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 14.19 × 5.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 77.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.48/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.17

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