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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.66, 14.40 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.66, 14.40 and 9.50 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.66 : 14.40 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.66/14.40 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.66x = 14.40 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.66x = 136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136.86/9.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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