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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.54, 14.20 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.54, 14.20 and 9.29 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.54 : 14.20 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.54/14.20 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.54x = 14.20 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.54x = 131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.93/9.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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