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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.60, 14.47 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.60, 14.47 and 9.41 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.60 : 14.47 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.60/14.47 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.60x = 14.47 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.60x = 136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.18/9.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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