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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.52, 13.99 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.52, 13.99 and 9.52 is: 13.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.52 : 13.99 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.52/13.99 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.52x = 13.99 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.52x = 133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.18/9.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.99

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