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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 14.23 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 14.23 and 5.48 is: 8.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 14.23 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/14.23 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 14.23 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 77.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77.98/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.23

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