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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.63, 14.42 and 6.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.63, 14.42 and 6.01 is: 9.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.63 : 14.42 = 6.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.63/14.42 = 6.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.63x = 14.42 × 6.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.63x = 86.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.60/9.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.00

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