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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 14.20 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 14.20 and 9.16 is: 13.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 14.20 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/14.20 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 14.20 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130.07/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.72

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