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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 14.26 and 9.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 14.26 and 9.19 is: 13.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 14.26 = 9.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/14.26 = 9.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 14.26 × 9.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.05/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.68

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