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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.62, 14.44 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.62, 14.44 and 6.06 is: 9.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.62 : 14.44 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.62/14.44 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.62x = 14.44 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.62x = 87.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.51/9.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.10

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