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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.61, 14.38 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.61, 14.38 and 9.16 is: 13.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.61 : 14.38 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.61/14.38 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.61x = 14.38 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.61x = 131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131.66/9.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.70

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