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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 14.30 and 7.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 14.30 and 7.29 is: 10.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 14.30 = 7.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/14.30 = 7.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 14.30 × 7.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.21/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.91

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