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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 14.48 and 9.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 14.48 and 9.49 is: 14.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 14.48 = 9.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/14.48 = 9.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 14.48 × 9.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137.42/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.24

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