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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.52, 14.12 and 9.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.52, 14.12 and 9.28 is: 13.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.52 : 14.12 = 9.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.52/14.12 = 9.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.52x = 14.12 × 9.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.52x = 131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.03/9.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.76

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