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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 14.34 and 7.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 14.34 and 7.55 is: 11.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 14.34 = 7.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/14.34 = 7.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 14.34 × 7.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108.20/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.30

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