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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.56, 14.27 and 9.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.56, 14.27 and 9.32 is: 13.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.56 : 14.27 = 9.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.56/14.27 = 9.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.56x = 14.27 × 9.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.56x = 132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.99/9.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.91

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