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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 14.22 and 3.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 14.22 and 3.47 is: 5.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 14.22 = 3.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/14.22 = 3.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 14.22 × 3.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 49.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.38/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.21

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