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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.58, 14.44 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.58, 14.44 and 9.34 is: 14.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.58 : 14.44 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.58/14.44 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.58x = 14.44 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.58x = 134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134.87/9.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.08

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