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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 14.20 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 14.20 and 7.35 is: 11.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 14.20 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/14.20 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 14.20 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.37/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.01

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