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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.49, 14.25 and 5.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.49, 14.25 and 5.21 is: 7.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.49 : 14.25 = 5.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.49/14.25 = 5.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.49x = 14.25 × 5.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.49x = 74.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74.25/9.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.82

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