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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 14.33 and 3.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 14.33 and 3.46 is: 5.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 14.33 = 3.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/14.33 = 3.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 14.33 × 3.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 49.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.53/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.18

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