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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.50, 14.25 and 4.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.50, 14.25 and 4.75 is: 7.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.50 : 14.25 = 4.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.50/14.25 = 4.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.50x = 14.25 × 4.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.50x = 67.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.69/9.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.13

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