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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.52, 14.35 and 7.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.52, 14.35 and 7.75 is: 11.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.52 : 14.35 = 7.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.52/14.35 = 7.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.52x = 14.35 × 7.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.52x = 111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.21/9.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.68

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