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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.54, 14.30 and 2.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.54, 14.30 and 2.77 is: 4.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.54 : 14.30 = 2.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.54/14.30 = 2.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.54x = 14.30 × 2.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.54x = 39.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39.65/9.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.16

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