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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.68, 14.52 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.68, 14.52 and 6.14 is: 9.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.68 : 14.52 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.68/14.52 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.68x = 14.52 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.68x = 89.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.15/9.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.21

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