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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 14.18 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 14.18 and 8.31 is: 12.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 14.18 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/14.18 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 14.18 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.84/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.39

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