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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.69, 14.56 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.69, 14.56 and 9.48 is: 14.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.69 : 14.56 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.69/14.56 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.69x = 14.56 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.69x = 138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.11/9.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.26

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