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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.53, 14.31 and 6.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.53, 14.31 and 6.87 is: 10.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.53 : 14.31 = 6.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.53/14.31 = 6.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.53x = 14.31 × 6.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.53x = 98.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.31/9.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.32

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