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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 14.40 and 9.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 14.40 and 9.02 is: 13.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 14.40 = 9.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/14.40 = 9.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 14.40 × 9.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 129.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.89/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.53

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