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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 14.40 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 14.40 and 6 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 14.40 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/14.40 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 14.40 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 86.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.40/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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