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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.67, 14.42 and 9.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.67, 14.42 and 9.16 is: 13.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.67 : 14.42 = 9.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.67/14.42 = 9.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.67x = 14.42 × 9.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.67x = 132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132.09/9.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.66

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