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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.49, 14.23 and 2.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.49, 14.23 and 2.72 is: 4.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.49 : 14.23 = 2.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.49/14.23 = 2.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.49x = 14.23 × 2.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.49x = 38.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.73/9.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.08

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