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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 14.41 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 14.41 and 6.23 is: 9.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 14.41 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/14.41 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 14.41 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 89.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.77/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.33

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