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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.55, 14.38 and 8.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.55, 14.38 and 8.62 is: 12.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.55 : 14.38 = 8.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.55/14.38 = 8.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.55x = 14.38 × 8.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.55x = 123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123.96/9.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.98

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