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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 14.26 and 5.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 14.26 and 5.00 is: 7.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 14.26 = 5.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/14.26 = 5.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 14.26 × 5.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 71.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.23/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.49

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